4 Fun Groundhog Day Activities
Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2nd, is a fun way to teach kids in Kindergarten to Grade 3 about a unique winter tradition. Using books, online activities, and printables, you can make learning about groundhogs and the history of Groundhog Day both fun and educational!
Groundhog Day isn’t just about predicting the weather—it’s a playful celebration that sparks curiosity and brings some excitement to a long winter.
Whether the groundhog sees its shadow or not, it’s the perfect excuse to dive into fun activities, spark learning, and enjoy stories about this furry little weather forecaster.
Let’s explore some creative ways to make Groundhog Day a memorable experience for kids!
GROUNDHOG DAY BOOK IDEAS
What better way to introduce groundhogs to your students than through books! I’ve curated a collection of fiction and non-fiction titles for you to share.
Click on the graphic to take a closer look at these titles, and save them on Instagram for future years!
NO-PREP GROUNDHOG LESSONS
Many of us don’t have extra time in the day to research and create extra lesson plans for “fun” topics. So, I created two (identical) Groundhog Day resources for you to share with your students. If you want to do a whole-class lesson, check out the Groundhog Day Google Slides lesson, and follow it up with matching differentiated printables.
If you want to “assign” some groundhog fun, check out the Boom Cards (with audio) for sharing. Either way, you’ll learn some interesting facts about groundhogs AND a bit about the history and relevance of this annual celebration.
MORE GROUNDHOG INFORMATION
Do you think your students will want to learn EVEN more about groundhogs and the Groundhog Day celebration? Be sure to check out more facts on the following websites. Canadian Encyclopedia, Britannica On the Wiarton Willie website, check the Kids Zone for some fun printables!
FREE GROUNDHOG DAY WORD SEARCH
I created a FREE Groundhog Day Word Search for your February 2nd celebration! This simple, no-prep activity is perfect to keep your whole class engaged, or a quick activity for your early finishers. A fun activity that you can use year after year!
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT QUESTION…
Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow this year????
As usual, I’m hoping for an early spring! 🌷
Jenn
